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Willits Lane Highway 82 EL JEBEL,& COLORADO Building the most sustainable and inspiring community from the ground up HIGHWAY 82 Hotel WILLIS LANE Commercial Office Class A Condos Lakeside Restaurants Office (Not Pictured) Willits Lane Highway 82 EL JEBEL,& COLORADO www.the-tree-farm.com Park-N-Ride COURTS Movieland 7 22,000 VPD (CDOT 2017) HIGHWAY 82 WILLITS LANE KODIAK LAKE El Korita Mexican Restaurant Ltd Susie’sConsignments Aspen Ski Company Aspen Arts Center PROPERTY SUMMARY The Tree Farm is a 42.9 acre mixed-use project located in Eagle County, Colorado near El Jebel and Basalt. This new community is envisioned to be a model for energy efficient and sustainable design in the Roaring Fork Valley. A RFTA (Roaring Fork Transportation Authority) express bus stop is on site, providing easy access to the world-class ski resorts and international destinations of Aspen and Snowmass. With the addition of a multi-use trail system and pedestrian underpass at State Highway 82, the Tree Farm will provide convenient access to alternative transportation options. No other project in the region offers lakeside views, dining, residences and trails all in one place. The Tree Farm gives one the opportunity to live, work, stay and play in the heart of Roaring Fork Valley. Willits Lane & Highway 82 Community Summary PUD Total Acres 42.91 Open Space Acres 22.2 Open Space Percent 52% Maximum Net SF 514,193 Maximum Residential Net SF 379,635 Maximum Dwelling Units 340 Maximum Overall Dwelling Units/Acre 7.9 Maximum Allowable Commercial Net SF 134,558 Maximum Single-Use Retail Space Net SF 30,000 L B KODIAK LAKE LOT SUMMARY (PHASE ONE) LOT BUILDING ENVELOPE USE PRICE LOT BUILDING ENVELOPE USE PRICE Lot A1 6,580 SF Mixed-Use $954,240 Lot B3 11,369 SF Mixed-Use $2,130,000 Lot A2 4,854 SF Mixed-Use $612,375 Lot C1 15,066 SF Restaurant/Bank $1,704,000 Lot A3 3,369 SF Retail/Mixed-Use $848,805 Lot D1 32,300 SF Hotel $2,579,430 Lot A4 4,944 SF Retail/Mixed-Use $1,075,650 Lot D2 33,200 SF Hotel $2,579,430 Lot B1 3,942 SF Office $615,000 Lot G1 10,814 SF Mixed-Use $1,588,980 Lot B2 8,628 SF Mixed-use $2,130,000 Willits Lane & Highway 82 Commercial Office Hotel Office Class A Condos HIGHWAY 82 Lakeside Restaurants PROPERTY DETAILS THE EXPERIENCE AMENITIES The Setting - The Tree Farm’s hotel, condominiums and apartments will have beautiful Hotel - One may take in all the beauty and activities the Tree Farm has to offer while views of both Kodiak Lake and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, embracing the staying at the hotel. The Tree Farm hotel will be one of the best located hotels in the Roaring Fork Valley’s stunning landscape. entire Roaring Fork Valley. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability - To encourage cost-effective and sustainable Restaurants - The hotel will be within walking distance from one of the most interesting site planning and building methods, each residential building will meet the Tree Farm clusters of restaurants in Colorado. Each restaurant will have a terrace overlooking the standards for efficient building. Eagle County’s “ECOBUILD” program is the basis for lake. The Tree Farm’s restaurants will have an eclectic mix of food options that will have the Tree Farm’s building standards, and the Tree Farm substantially exceeds the Eagle wide appeal. Craft restaurants with new menus and concepts will bring fresh choices County standard. currently lacking in the Midvalley. Lakeside Dining - The Tree Farm’s restaurants will bring a brand new experience Activities - The Tree Farm’s location in the Roaring Fork Valley is perfect for those who to the Roaring Fork Valley, providing a cluster of restaurants/cafés with patios lining love the great outdoors. The property neighbors two world-class fly fishing rivers and Kodiak Lake. Enjoy lunch on the lake while people walk their dogs or ride their bikes mountain bike trails. Live performances and community gatherings will be an integral around the trail. Patrons may watch boats pull water-skiers while having lunch, or they part of the Tree Farm development. may gaze at the moonlight reflecting off the lake in the evening. Resorts - The Tree Farm hotel will be located just minutes away from world class Walkability - Living at the Tree Farm gives residents the ability to walk or ride their resorts. Aspen and AJAX Mountain are easily accessible by the RFTA express bus stop, bike on the trail around Kodiak Lake or walk to the restaurants and dine on their which patrons can quickly walk to at the Tree Farm. terraces overlooking the water. Residents may also stroll through the on-site underpass to the Willits Town Center, which offers many other restaurants, Whole Foods and retail Willits Town Center - The Willits Town Center, just across the highway and accessible stores. through the on-site underpass, has additional dining and shopping options. RFTA Express Bus Stop - Public transportation is easily accessible for employees living in or near the Roaring Fork Valley. Willits Lane & Highway 82 SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES El Jebel, CO - El Jebel is a small unincorporated community located in the Roaring Fork Valley, between Carbondale and Basalt, along the north side of State Highway 82. The community grew rapidly in the last two decades with the population increase in the valley downstream from Aspen, CO. It consists largely of a group of commercial establishments just off State Highway 82, approximately 3 miles northwest of Basalt and across Highway 82 from Willits Town Center. Crown Mountain Park Crown Mountain Park is a 124 acre recreational open space in El Jebel near Basalt, CO. Amenities included at Crown Mountain Park: a playground, soccer fields, basketball court, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, sand volley court, BMX track and a dog park. Kodiak Lake Tucked snugly behind a wall of trees just off Highway 82 sits one of Roaring Fork Valley’s best-kept secrets – Kodiak Lake. Surrounded on all sides by the Tree Farm, Kodiak Lake is home to Aspen Ice Karting, the only ice rental kart track in the country. Basalt, CO - Basalt is a quaint mountain community located at the confluence of two Gold medal trout streams, the Fryingpan River and the Roaring Fork River. A vibrant and diverse community offering a wealth of recreational opportunities. Willits Town Center Located in scenic Basalt, Willits Town Center is a perfect complement to any Colorado adventure. From first rate dining to unique retail and fun-filled events, there’s something for everyone at Willits. Just minutes from HIGHWAY 82 world-class ski resorts, miles of hiking and biking trails, KODIAK LAKE alpine camping and world renowned fly fishing. Carbondale, CO - The town of Carbondale is located in the Roaring Fork Valley, downstream from Aspen and upstream from the mouth of the Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs. Carbondale offers plenty to do, including biking, hiking, gold-medal fly-fishing, kayaking, and world-class skateboarding. In winter, excellent cross-country skiing, and beautiful snowmobiling and snowshoeing trails are accessible in all directions. Willits Lane & Highway 82 SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Glenwood Springs, CO - Located in Garfield County at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, the historic resort town of Glenwood Springs is famous for the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, Iron Mountain Hot Springs, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood Canyon, Hanging Lake, Yampah Vapor Caves, and Sunlight Mountain Resort. Rich with history and culture, Glenwood Springs is home to a vibrant dining scene, boutique shopping, scenic golf courses, and an endless list of outdoor fun. Glenwood Canyon, the gateway to Glenwood Springs, was carved over 3 million years by the power of the Colorado River. This 16-mile canyon provides endless opportunities for recreation including hiking, biking, river rafting and more. Aspen, CO - Located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Aspen is a ski resort town and year-round destination for outdoor recreation, from skiiing to biking, arts and culture. A world-class destination with great outdoor adventures while managing to maintain enough small-town charm for year round residents to “Power of Four” Ski Resorts Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass—provide the perfect opportunity to experience four unique vacations within minutes of one another. Aspen’s quaint Victorian town and Aspen Mountain—the ski area that rises out of town—offer a glimpse into the West’s storied mining-boom era, while Buttermilk provides less-seasoned skiers and snowboarders. Snowmass affords a slopeside allure that can’t be denied, and fantasies become realities atop Aspen Highlands Bowl. The four resorts combined offer 5,517 total acres of terrain, eight parks and 336 trails served by 43 lifts. Few destinations can offer such varied terrain and experiences just minutes away. Snowmass Village, CO - Surrounded by many of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain peaks, this small town is home to some of life’s biggest experiences. Legendarily, much of the best ski and snowboard terrain in North America is found here. Summer adventures are just as impressive — from premier fly fishing to whitewater rafting to weekly rodeos. Around Snowmass you’ll find more than 90 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails and 27 holes of scenic disc golf. Concerts rock the village year round, and the summer is full of festivals and events. Willits Lane & Highway 82 AREA AMENITIES Glenwood Springs nyon Bike Pat od Ca h wo len G r 70 To: Denver ive 0.0 Colorado R Rio Grande Trail To: Grand Junction BS BB P 1 West Colorado’s Rio Grande Trail is built upon the Aspen Branch of the Glenwood Two Rivers Park 9th Street Park & Ride Courthouse 14th Street AP BB former rail corridor of Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad 27th Street BRT BRT Park and Ride BS (D&RGW).
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